The great success of Finding Dory is being met with mixed feelings by experts.That's because though the movie can draw attention to our weak coral reefs (珊瑚礁) that need protection,it may lead to further damage to life at sea.
After the movie Finding Nemo came out,the clownfish (小丑鱼) became popular with every kid in America.As a result,the number of clownfish in the wild greatly dropped.Blue tangs (蓝吊鱼) also became popular pets because of the movie.Sadly,most blue tangs are caught with the help of cyanide (氰化物).
Cyanide works on the fish,allowing them to be easily caught and sold to pet stores.Cyanide is harmful to humans.It also harms coral and other life at sea.Even the fish that are caught by using cyanide are harmed.Many end up dying within months of being brought to the store.
It is not allowed to sell fish that have been caught using cyanide in the US.However,a 2008 study discovered that up to 90% of the 11 million pet fish brought into the country each year have been caught using this harmful fishing method.More recently,two researchers Craig Downs and Rene Umberger did a study to test if the fish sold in US pet stores had been harmed by cyanide.They found that of the 100 fish bought from stores in California,Hawaii,Maryland,North Carolina,and Virginia,over half,including the blue tangs,had cyanide in their body.
To help people make better decisions when looking for fish for their kids,the researchers made a free mobile app,called Tank Watch—the app helps people to know whether a fish has been caught using illegal fishing methods.
The World Wildlife Foundation is asking fans of the movie not to "Find" Dory,but to "Protect" the beautiful fish!This means not rushing out and buying a blue tang after watching the film.As Ellen Degeneres,voice actress for Dory,says,the movie is not about "Finding" Dory,but about "putting it back to the ocean".
How to Be Eco-friendly
If you'd love to be more eco-friendly but don't know where to begin,start with a few small changes.
Lowering Your Energy
Turn off lights and unplug power strips (电源插板) that you're not using. Since some devices can still use energy even when they're turned off,turn off these power strips at night to completely cut off energy use.If you need to leave your computer,or TV on,try setting it to sleep mode instead of simply leaving it on.
Using Public Transportation
Keeping cars off the road in rush hours can also improve the air quality.If you do need to drive somewhere,ask friends if they'd like to carpool (拼车),so fewer cars are on the road.
Say no to unnecessary plastic straws,lids,and bags and stop using plastic wrap and plastic containers for food storage.Instead,you can use reusable water bottles made of sustainable materials like glass,bamboo,and ceramic.
Considering Growing a Plant
They add more oxygen to the air,which means the less polluted air.If you don't have a green thumb,choose some plants that are rather easy to look after. If possible,grow more than one plant.
A.Reduce your gas consumption and carbon emissions by walking,biking,or taking the bus.
B.Here are some suggestions for you to live an eco-friendly life.
C.Use less energy during the hot summer months and cold winter season.
D.This is an easy way to reduce energy use.
E.Using items more than once.
F.Cutting Back on Plastics and Waste
G."Lucky Bamboo" is especially good for that,since it demands nearly no attention.
Long ago,there was a big apple tree.A little boy loved to come and play around it every day.He climbed to the top of the tree,ate the apples,and took a nap under the shadow.He loved the tree and the tree also enjoyed playing with him.
As time went by,the little boy grew up and he no longer played around the tree.
One day,the boy came back to the tree,appearing sad."Come and play with me," the tree asked the boy gently.
"I am no longer a kid;I won't play around trees anymore," the boy replied,"I want toys.I need money to buy them."
"Sorry,but I don't have money.However,you can pick all my apples and sell them.Then,you will have money." They boy was so excited that he picked all the apples on the tree and left happily.The boy didn't come back after that.
The tree was upset.
One day,the boy returned and the tree was so joyful."Come and play with me," the tree said.
"I don't have time to play.I have to work for my family.We need a house for shelter.Can you help me?" "Sorry,I don't have a house.But you can cut off my branches to build your house." So the boy cut off all the branches of the tree and left with delight.
The tree was glad to see him happy but the boy didn't appear since then.The tree was again lonely and sad.
One hot summer day,the boy returned and the tree was delighted."Come and play with me!" the tree requested.
"I am sad and becoming old.I want to go sailing to relax myself.Can you give me a boat?" "Use my trunk to build the boat and you can sail and be happy." So the boy cut the tree trunk to make a boat.He went sailing and did not show up for a long time.
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Many years later,the boy finally returned.
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The apple tree is our mother.
